LINCOLN ACADEMY Newcastle, Maine | Founded in 1801

May 13, 2015

OVERVIEW

Lincoln Academy is a private high school that opened its doors almost 200 years ago and is the 4th oldest school in Maine. The school accommodates students from local towns as well as those from across the globe. Lincoln has modern classrooms including a new science laboratories as well as new dining commons and dormitories.They offer many extracurricular organizations and clubs such as National Honors Society, Model United Nations, Chorus and Literary Magazine to name a few. Students can also choose from a variety of sporting activities to participate in including basketball, golf, tennis, track and field and swimming.

CURRICULUM

Lincoln Academy offers students the opportunity to excel in areas of digital studies, English, math, world languages, technology exploration, visual and preforming arts and much more. Students are given the opportunity to take AP/Honors classes, college preparatory classes, as well as vocational classes and alternative education.Lincoln has especially strong Advanced Placement courses and had 35 students named AP scholars in 2011. The teachers at Lincoln recognize students need for individual attention but they also recognize the importance that family and community play in a students education.Over 58% of the faculty have advanced degrees and the large majority of Lincoln’s graduates matriculate to some of the finest colleges and universities in the United States

LOCATION

Lincoln Academy rests on 100 acres on the beautiful Midcoast of Maine in a small rural community. This area of Maine is especially scenic with lakes and harbors nearby and a strong history in fishing and boating. This area enjoys 4 distinct seasons allowing for a wide variety of outdoor recreational activities.Lincoln is also just 1 hour to Portland which is the largest city in Maine as well as being 3 hours from the city of Boston.